Solar Commissioning Manager

Post Date

May 16, 2025

Location

Juno Beach,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

33408
US
Aug 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

FTL-783164

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Commissioning Project Manager to join their team. This Project Manager will work on one of the worlds largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers, for the clients. The primary roles are to oversee the subcontractors and OEMs delivery, installation, quality, plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems. To act as the Owners representative to oversee aspects of the energy storage system including site work, installation, status reporting, safety, quality control, startup, commissioning, testing and project close out (note the Owner will contract a turnkey EPC, this role will oversee the EPC and OEMs on the Owner's behalf). Employees in this role manage and report on construction turnover, pre-energization, commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project sites
Participates in safety program and audits

· Performs detailed system quality control inspections for completeness of installation vs. install manuals, engineering specifications and drawings and maintain detailed punch-list

· Performs system walkdowns for mechanical complete prior to turnover or energization

· Creation of and management of energization plans

· Oversee the EPC and OEM commissioning procedures, status, and compliance

· Assist in troubleshooting commissioning anomalies as the primary SME owners representative

· Preparation and review of project close out and testing documents

· Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management

· Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities

· Substation testing third party management

· Substation energization

· Metering testing

· ISO/GIA/PPA commissioning process management

· Review all Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements to develop guidelines for performance testing

· Interface with Engineering, Commissioning, and Business Management personnel to obtain alignment on testing requirements

· Develop a complete testing plan for assigned projects to ensure all deliverables across all relevant contractual documentation is met.

· Schedule and lead alignment meetings leading up to, and during performance testing periods, to ensure all required support parties are aligned and the test is executed in an organized manner.

· Overall responsibility for test administration, data analysis and final reporting.

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Required Skills & Experience

Ability to travel and stay at projects sites
3+ years of PV utility scale solar commissioning (100- 500 MW)
Inverter and communications troubleshooting
Hot/cold commissioning experience
Electrical IFR/IFC Darwing experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.